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Academic Registry
Full Time - Open Ended
An exciting opportunity has arisen to form part of the University’s academic timetabling team, based within Academic Registry. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading one strand of the University’s timetabling team to deliver a high standard of service for students, staff and other key stakeholders across several University Schools. They will also be responsible for timetabling and student module choice delivery for students in a specific University Department, and will work collaboratively with other Loughborough University timetablers, academic Schools, Registry colleagues and other stakeholders.
Applicants should have proven understanding of the student lifecycle, and experience of co-ordinating the input of colleagues or other stakeholders into a process or activity. The job requires excellent communication skills and the ability to discuss and present timetabling data to both technical and non-technical audiences. The successful candidate will be able to balance competing demands to deliver a timely and accurate service, and be able to undertake complex problem solving within a dynamic environment. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities as we are actively seeking to make the Department more diverse.
Academic Registry, and the Timetabling Team in particular, make a vital contribution to the University’s continued success in the National Student Survey and the University is ranked in the top 10 of all major national league tables. We offer flexible working to colleagues where possible and understand the importance of a good work/life balance. The post will be mostly based on campus, but with some opportunities for home working, as business needs allow, in line with the University’s dynamic working arrangements.
In addition to working for an employer of choice on our stunning East Midlands campus, we offer an excellent range of benefits to our employees and pride ourselves on being family friendly.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal enquiries should be made by email in the first instance to Chris Poole, Assistant Registrar (Timetabling Operations & Data) – C.R.Poole@lboro.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 9th September 2024.